Date(s) : 05 July 1801

Linois force of three ships of the line, one frigate and five gunboats lay close inshore under the guns of Algeciras batteries. Rear Admiral Saumarez attempted to attack with 5 line of battle ships but the very light and fickle winds denied him the ability to manoeuvre. The Hannibal [74] ran aground under the guns of the batteries and was compelled to surrender. The British hauled of to Gibraltar.